This Video Collection of Building Implosions Is Oddly Mesmerizing — Daily Distraction

When a building reaches the end of its usefulness, it has to go to building heaven.

Usually this involves a team of engineers and a ton of explosives. Often, folks in surrounding neighborhoods gather to watch the action. Sometimes there's even an exciting countdown to the big event. Then, when it's over and the dust finally clears and all the rubble is moved away, a new building will rise to take its place. And the cycle of life continues...

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